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Donald Trump criticized Chevron and ExxonMobil for making excessive profits during high oil price periods.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Chevron and ExxonMobil, accusing them of making 'too much money' during periods of high oil prices, particularly regarding the Iran conflict. He called for immediate reductions in U.S. fuel prices and condemned the fuel companies' profit windfalls. Meanwhile, Chevron awarded its staff a special bonus following a strong earnings report, intensifying the debate around oil company profits and fuel costs.